Walsh has a new role in Kerry

Sean Walsh has been elected chairman of the Kerry ladies football board.

The former Kerry county board chairman, Munster Council chairman and two-time GAA presidential candidate was elected to the top post at a meeting in Tralee last night. The Moyvane clubman will hope to restore stability to Kerry ladies football after a turbulent few months.

A dispute between executive members and the county's minor manager Jonathan Griffin led to the latter being relieved of his duties via email before he was reinstated after narrowly winning an appeal against his sacking.

Concerns were also raised about the handling of the county's finances, while the senior team's relegation from Division 1 of the National League led to Graham Shine stepping down as manager.